An increasing cause of worry for almost every doctor in USA is payer denials and delays which invariably result in potential loss of revenue for the physicians. With the introduction of reimbursement cuts in medical bills, physicians and medical practitioners now face various payment challenges and a more uncertain future. Considering the increasing expenses acquired […]
Medical Billing and Coding Services in USA
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ICD-10 codes and its Impact on Denial Management
The transition from ICD-9 codes to ICD-10 codes presents a huge challenge for medical billers and also affects health care delivery system and physicians’ revenues. The staggering number of additional codes makes the learning process complex. Moreover, the scope for error increases which is exacerbated by a harder denial management process. Insurers have a distinct […]
Advocating and Practicing Best Practices in Medical Billing
For years, Medicalbillersandcoders.com has been synonymous with medical billing management – helping medical practitioners not only realize their medical reimbursements fully but also optimize their clinical and operational efficiency. While the medical billing complexities have consistently been escalating – owing to unprecedented increase in insured population and the risk associated with managing insurance reimbursements – […]
Coping with Diverse Medical Billing Challenges in different States
Like in any service sector, medical practitioners’ sustenance and growth has always hinged on their ability to adapt and reinvent themselves to the evolving market scenario. While they have been quite enterprising enough to demonstrate the requisite character, the magnitude of healthcare reforms unleashed by the Federal Government, and its possible impact on their revenue […]
Are you filing claims and have one in every three rejected!
Filing claims has become more complicated as health insurers tighten eligibility requirements, and the chances of claims being denied have increased substantially Hence when a claim is filed, there is a fair possibility it will be denied and most providers are struggling to balance their busy time schedules to implement additional care while filing claims […]
Challenges Faced by Physicians in 2012: An Overview
The hurdles faced by physicians in 2012 are not just limited to core medical issues but are also spread across almost all the facets of the health care delivery system. The changing nature of medical practices, changes in Information Technology and in other departmental processes is changing the face of the healthcare industry. Here are […]
Physicians Shortage – Is There a Perfect Storm Brewing in the Healthcare Industry?
There has been a rapid growth in the healthcare industry, more than any other industry, mostly in response to rapid growth in the elderly population. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the healthcare industry will create 3.2 million new wage and salary jobs between 2008 and 2018. However, the American Association of Medical Colleges […]
Importance of Medical Billing and Coding for Physicians
The importance of medical billing and coding cannot be overemphasized in an era where health reforms are changing the face of the health care industry in the United States. Medical billers and coders not only ensure the accuracy of the billed amount but also simplify the process of how physicians are reimbursed. The job of […]
Workers Compensation Claims Boon or Bane? – Medical Billing Process of Filing These Claims
Workers’ compensation has been a much debated subject and has been traditionally viewed as a liability for the company. However new ways of filing claims and with streamlining of various medical billing processes for such claims, it can be an asset which can boost employee morale and thus increase the productivity along with assistance in […]
Benefits of Health IT Implementation for Small Sized Practices
Numerous Small and solo practices have been impacted in a positive manner by the implementation of Health IT (HIT) and this trend is not just limited to Electronic Medical Records (EMRs). Physicians are utilizing smartphones and tablets for accessing and using EMRs. Moreover, the incentives paid by the Federal Government have added to the actual […]